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The Los Angeles Business Journal presents

This special advertising supplement did not involve the reportingor editing staff of the Los Angeles Business Journal.

August 24, 2015 Advertising Supplement

BEST PLACESTO WORK INLOS ANGELES

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Honorees accept their awards. Left to right: Presenting Sponsors Kathleen Chapman and Chris Grassa of Torrey Pines Bank, John Abrena of NetApp, Thomas Wingard of Alston &Bird, Marisa Palomo of The PENTA Building Group, Komnieve Singh of CallFire, Scott Hunter of HKS Architects, John Moran of Epic Freight Solutions, Magaly Gomez of Vaco LosAngeles, Eric Hammond of WONGDOODY, Presenting Sponsor Danone Simpson of Montage Insurance Solutions, and Peter Burke of Best Companies Group.

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The Best Places to Work inLos Angeles: A Look at the WinnersTHE 9th annual “Best Places to Work in Los

Angeles” luncheon and awards celebra-tion was hosted by the Los Angeles

Business Journal at the J.W. Marriott at LA Liveon Wednesday, August 19th. The event salutedcompanies that, according to the people whowork for them, are the most successful in busi-ness and in nurturing their own.

Each company profiled here has its own spe-cial methods of elevating morale and team spir-it to new heights, but one thing that is com-mon among all of them is a commitment tothe concept that employees’ well-being directlyimpacts a company’s well-being—in the eyes ofthe public, its business partners, customers andshareholders.

This year, the Los Angeles Business Journalpartnered with Best Companies Group to iden-tify the top 100 companies that were honored.Best Companies Group was also responsible forthe survey and analysis process for the BestPlaces to Work in Los Angeles Program. Theirdescription of “How We Did It,” outlining theanalytical process utilized is detailed in this spe-cial supplement.

Across the pages that follow is a snapshotview of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles,broken down by size of company – Large (250or more employees), Medium (50 to 249employees) and Small (15 to 49 employees).

The Best Large Companies to Work for in Los Angeles

Nearly 700 attendees were on hand at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live to support the honorees.

1. HKS Architects, Inc.

Year after year, HKS Architects achievesa ranking at or near the top of the BestLarge Company to Work for in LosAngeles. This year, their excellent treat-ment of employees has landed them atthe very top. Atop-five architecturaldesign firm, HKS since 1939 has com-pleted construction projects in morethan 1,648 cities and 84 countries. Thefirm operates from 26 worldwideoffices. HKS has consistently beenranked among the top firms in volumeof architecture. But it’s not just aboutvolume of work. Through a focusedvisioning process, we collaborate witheach client to evaluate transformationalconcepts that improve operationaleffectiveness, facility planning andbuilding construction.

HKS staff members consistently com-ment on how they feel valued at HKS –from its “Beer Friday” employee socialactivities, the hugely successful annualChristmas Party, innovative employeecommunity involvement and wellnessprograms and regular company lunches,to the flexible schedules offered and themonthly “Nice Job” award program,where mentors, supervisors and peerscan nominate employees for spot bonus-es for a job well done. In addition to anannual salary, the firm hosts a year-endbonus program that has been distributedas long as the firm has remained prof-itable. Including the difficult recessionyears recently, the firm has not everstopped giving year-end bonuses.

2. Alston & Bird LLP

Once again ranking among the very topplaces to work in Los Angeles, Alston &Bird LLP is a major law firm with morethan 800 attorneys providing legal coun-sel to large corporations throughout theworld. The firm is hired to find solutionsto complex problems—whether theyrelate to securing financing for a strategicacquisition or expansion, resolving a taxcontroversy with the IRS, defending abet-the-company lawsuit or securingintellectual property patents necessary toprotect vital business assets. Practiceareas encompass just about anything abusiness deals with and involve four pri-mary areas of law: corporate and finance,litigation, intellectual property and tax.

Employees at the firm love the firm’s“Staff Appreciation Week Celebration,”when for five days employees are pam-pered with catered breakfast, themedlunches, afternoon treats such as abrownies/cupcakes and coffee/cappucci-no bars and daily high-end prize give-aways. There are a number of othermajor parties such as the annual Holidayparty where the firm rents out an entirerestaurant and airline tickets and pro-vides electronics to be given away.Thanksgiving lunch with all the trim-mings is also well received, as is the all-day Halloween party including costumecontest and office trick-or-treating.

3. NetApp

Throughout the world, leading organiza-tions count on NetApp for software, sys-

tems and services to manage and storetheir data. The company helps enterpris-es and service providers envision, deployand evolve their IT environments.Customers also benefit from NetApp’sopen collaboration with other technolo-gy leaders to create the specific solutionsthey need. The employee team is pas-sionate about customer success. NetApp’scompany culture and work environmentsupport that dedication.

Since its beginnings, NetApp has beenfocused on work life balance to allemployees and even holds mid-year andyear-end shutdowns to drive that culturehome. When asked what some of thefavorite aspects of working for NetAppare, beer seems to be among the mostcommonly smiled-about themes. Sincethe company was built on ONTAP, therefrigerators are always stocked for afterhours entertainment. One a more seriousnote, the company’s executive levelmanagement team is grounded and arevery inclusive throughout the entireorganization, which is also a popularaspect of working at the company. Thefact that all employees have access tofoosball and ping pong tables along withDirecTV service in common areas andNerf toys that are kept in a general areato play war games when time permits area nice bonus as well.

4. PCL Construction Services, Inc.

The PCL Family of Companies are con-struction leaders in buildings, civil infra-structure and heavy industrial markets.

We are more than builders. We are con-struction partners who are passionateabout what we do and our partners’ suc-cess. We pride ourselves on being solu-tion providers. As construction leaders,PCL employees demonstrate a commit-ment to safety, quality, and sustainabili-ty. What binds people together at PCL,regardless of jobs or personal characteris-tics, is a shared set of core values: hon-esty, integrity, respect, passion, and thedevelopment of a dynamic culturewhere everyone can learn, teach,improve, and add value for clients. Also,the employees are part owners of thecompany!

5. Roth Staffing Companies

Roth Staffing Companies makes life bet-ter for people by creating remarkableexperiences. The company uses thestaffing industry as a platform to dogood things for others. Roth Staffingdoes good things for its employees too —offering the only 9/80 flex schedule inthe industry. Employees can choose towork nine longer days in two weeks andreceive every other Friday off. The com-pany’s “Random Acts of Giving” pro-gram is also well loved. Every month,the company surprises coworkers withgifts such as reusable coffee mugs, Fitbits,lunch totes, community volunteer t-shirts, drawings for iPads, etc. Coworkersopen their interoffice mail and findthoughtful gifts.

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6. Pariveda Solutions

Pariveda Solutions, Inc. is a leading man-agement consulting firm deliveringstrategic services and technology solu-tions. Pariveda provides strategic consult-ing and custom application developmentsolutions in areas such as mobility, cloudcomputing, data, portals and collabora-tion, CRM, custom software, enterpriseintegration and user experience. The hol-iday parties, regular staff happy hoursand the ability for employees to workfrom home when sick, are perks appreci-ated by the employees, as are the quar-terly promotion celebrations. The com-pany even offers a class called“Deliberate Practice” which teaches thefundamentals of making your careergoals into deliberate action item steps toachieve them.

7. Point B Inc.

Point B, Inc. is a management consultingand venture investment firm. It helpsorganizations form, execute, and thrive.Clients look to them for industry andfunctional expertise combined with anability to execute. Employees rechargetheir batteries with the company’s gener-ous paid vacations. Point B sends associ-ates and their partners with a fully spon-sored annual two-night, three-day sum-mer getaway. This year (to celebrate thecompany’s 20th anniversary) Point B isfunding a trip for its more than 550employees and partners for a three-daytrip to a resort in Nevada.

8. EMC Corporation

EMC is a global leader in enabling busi-nesses and service providers to transformtheir operations and deliver informationtechnology as a service (ITaaS).Fundamental to this transformation iscloud computing. EMC leadership andculture allows everyone that works therethe autonomy to do their jobs. Thisapproach is supported by EMC’s aboveindustry standard rewards to recognizesuccess, goal achievement, and strategyexecution. There is also a tremendousamount of training opportunities drivenby the award-winning EMC University.Development programs enable employ-ees to grow and learn new skills leadingto career-advancement opportunities andbe subject matter experts on productsand services.

9. Moss Adams

Moss Adams LLP provides accounting,tax, and consulting services to publicand private middle-market enterprises inmany different industries and high networth individuals. The employees knowtheir company cares from day one for-ward. Moss Adams shows this by provid-ing personalized trainings and onboard-ing, to creating a fun and rewardingenvironment featuring all-expenses paidtrips to Palm Springs, happy hours,Hollywood Bowl trips, and holiday par-ties. Moss Adams also strives to incorpo-rate balance in all of its employees’ lives,providing five weeks of PTO and flexiblework arrangements to accommodatedoctor appointments, school plays, andother personal commitments so they donot miss out on life’s precious moments.

10. CBIZ MHM, LLC

This tax specializing accounting leadertreats its employees as VIPs. For example,in April CBIZ MHM paid for dinner,

drinks and games at Dave and Buster’s.Last summer, CBIZ MHM took employ-ees and their entire families toDisneyland. Also, birthday and anniver-sary celebrations are a big deal, too —with rotating desserts (ice cream cake,cupcakes, fruit pies, etc.), every monthfor all employees. During busy season(approximately four months of the year),catered dinners and lunches are broughtin five times per week for those workinglong hours.

11. Partners Trust Real Estate Brokerage

and Acquisitions

Partners Trust is a boutique real estatebrokerage where the objective is to pres-ent clients with the most professional,successful and ethical real estate associ-ates in the business and to representclients with care. The Partners Trustfounders utilized their extensive experi-ence and resources to create a Companythat is both unique and beneficial forthose willing to commit to the rigorousstandards that have been set forth. TheCompany’s intention is to empower eachmember of its sales force each and everystep of the way. Truly a rewarding placeto work, employees appreciate that man-agement actually listens to staff andworks with their needs.

12. Horizon Media

Horizon Media, Inc. is the largest private-ly owned media services company in theworld. One of the greatest things aboutworking at Horizon Media is company’sparticular focus on employee wellness.Management believes that a healthierlifestyle can be achieved when a fairamount of personal time off, sick days,life event time for personal achievementsand community service and occasionalsurprise extra days off and team buildingevents are provided. The company alsoprovides its employees with an opendoor policy to develop mentoring rela-tionships, share new ideas and thinking,participate in new business and brain-storming opportunities.

13. Perkins Coie LLP

Founded in 1912, Perkins Coie is a lawfirm with more than 950 attorneys in 19offices across the United States and Asia.The firm provides a full array of corpo-rate, commercial litigation, and intellec-tual property legal services to a widevariety of clients. It also keeps thingsinteresting for the employees, with its“Snooze or Cruise” PTO certificates,strolling liquor wagons, drawings forround-trip tickets and cash prizes, andeven a company basketball team. Withall these perks, the generous year-endstaff bonuses are just the icing on thecake for staff.

14. First American Title Insurance

Company

With roots dating back to 1889, FirstAmerican brings experience, expertiseand a wide range of products and servic-es to consumers and the real estate andmortgage industries. Through its operat-ing subsidiaries, First American offerstitle insurance, settlement services, prop-erty data and analytics, title data andtechnology, property and casualty insur-ance products, home warranty servicesand many others. The company cele-brates and honors business successeswith company-wide, generous incentiveand bonus programs and end-of-year/end-of-month appreciation celebra-

tions. A Big supporter of employee devel-opment programs, First American alsoencourages employee growth and devel-opment and promotes from within.

15. Protiviti

Protiviti is a global consulting firm thathelps companies solve problems infinance, technology, operations, gover-nance, risk and internal audit. Protivitiand its independently owned MemberFirms serve clients through a network ofmore than 70 locations in over 20 coun-tries. Employees receive unique perksthat are relevant to their jobs. For exam-ple, the company offers a sabbatical pro-gram that allows employees the chanceto take 1-3 months of paid leave. Thereis also flexible workplace and workdayoptions for employees. Also, becauseemployees spend much of their time inthe field, the company hosts a numberof team-building events and activitiesthat keep camaraderie strong.

16. Keenan

Keenan provides innovative insurance,risk management and administrativeservices designed to meet the needs ofCalifornia public schools, cities, countiesand special districts and health careorganizations. Among the perks thatemployees enjoy is the new volunteertime off policy – which entails two paiddays to provide service to non-profitorganizations. Also popular among peo-ple that work at Keenan are the annualcompany picnics, “Food TruckExtravaganza,” and fun wellness chal-lenges year round that feature greatprizes. The company also maintains a“Keenan Impact Day” where hundreds ofKeenan helping hands accomplish morethan 15 community service projectstogether from supporting troops overseasto providing meals at the local mission.

17. Bernards

A nationally ranked builder, Bernardsdelivers full-service construction servicesto educational institutions, governmentand civic organizations, healthcareproviders, corporations and developers.Management projects range in valuefrom $5 million to as much as $1.1 bil-lion. The company is also known forinvesting back into its employees, pro-viding unique perks such as keepingemployee contributions to health care toa minimum while providing a 401(k)match to 3%. Showing how it caresabout its employees and their families,the firm even offers CPR training toevery employee and paid time for volun-teer services.

18. Ryan

Ryan is an award-winning global tax serv-ices firm, with the largest indirect andproperty tax practices in North Americaand the sixth largest corporate tax prac-tice in the United States. Employeesreport that the many training and devel-opment opportunities offered to furtherthemselves professionally are one of thebest things about working at Ryan. Alsoappreciated is that the company’s leader-ship recognizes and respects entrepre-neurial spirit. Employees love Ryan’scommitment to professional and person-al success for all employees. The broadrange of benefits, including, but not lim-ited to maternity leave, tuition reim-bursement, gym membership and well-ness programs, and community outreachare also a bonus to working at Ryan.

19. Edmunds.com

Edmunds.com is a car-shopping websitecommitted to helping people find thecar that meets their every need.Edmunds.com is transforming the carshopping experience and working tomake it easier for car shoppers to buyand for dealers to sell. The company’s“results only” work environment isalways the #1 satisfier in its regularlyconducted employee satisfaction surveys.Edmuds.com gives employees the flexi-bility to manage their work and personaltime as long as they’re achieving theirjob results. The staff also loves theirunique office environment featuring bi-weekly happy hours, free breakfast andlunch, snacks readily available and fresh-ly popped popcorn daily, massages, gameroom, and exciting events all year.

20. Logix Federal Credit Union

Logix Federal Credit Union (LFCU) is anot-for-profit cooperative financial insti-tution, which operates much like a tradi-tional bank, except it is owned and con-trolled by the people who use its servic-es, commonly called “members.” LFCUemployees enjoy that they are paid on asalaried basis and never receive a deduc-tion in pay for a partial day absence butstill enjoy overtime pay. The companyalso offers an Employee MortgageDiscount Program to employees - cur-rently the rate is less than 1% - enablingLFCU staff the opportunity to realize thedream of homeownership.

21. Cornerstone OnDemand

Cornerstone OnDemand helps organiza-tions to recruit, train and manage theirpeople. The company works with hun-dreds of the world’s largest companies—from Walgreens and Starwood Hotels &Resorts to Deutsche Post DHL andXerox—and thousands of smaller ones tohelp them engage their workforces andempower their people. Cornerstone’ssoftware impacts every aspect of theemployee experience, helping people tomake their best work even better – whichultimately translates into greater businessresults. The company practices what itpreaches as well, keeping top talenthappy with unlimited vacation, a candywall offering tasty treats, “developmentdays” and flexible work schedules.

22. Slalom

Slalom designs and builds strategies andsystems to help its clients solve some oftheir most complex and interesting busi-ness challenges. The company goes outof it way to put people first. Every indi-vidual who joins the company becomespart of its fabric, weaving their talentsand perspective to the greater whole ofwho Slalom is. Of all the things thatmake Slalom unique, the employees areat the top of the list. They’re seasonedconsultants with deep expertise in theirchosen fields who genuinely care aboutmaking a difference in clients’ business-es, and the communities they live in.And there’s something else—they smile.

23. JLL

JLL is a professional services and invest-ment management firm offering special-ized real estate services to clients seekingincreased value by owning, occupyingand investing in real estate. Employeeslove the organization’s strong leadershipand a company culture that promotes a

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collaborative team environment and an“open door” policy. The company alsooffers great health benefits, a generousbonus structure and a VIP reward system.Community involvement is encouragedand promoted from within, and thecompany takes the importance of con-tributing something back to worthycauses with its employee charitabledonation matching program.

24. BlackLine

BlackLine is the premier provider of soft-ware designed to automate and controlthe entire financial close process.BlackLine delivers its application overthe internet through our SSAE 16Certified and SOC1 BlackLineOnDemand Software as a Service (SaaS)offering. This offering is specificallydesigned for tracking and completingbalance sheet account reconciliations. Asfor its employees, BlackLine’sPerformance Bonus Program and gener-ous 401k matching program are reflec-tions of how staff is celebrated at thecompany. BlackLine even offers a workfrom home options every other Friday tohelp with life/work balance.

25. Shawmut Design and Construction

Shawmut Design and Construction is aleading construction management firmthat works with the most prominentclients, architects, and designers in theindustry and consistently delivers ontheir visions. Employees are excited andenergized by working with the best of

the best their industry has to offer.Because Shawmut is a 100% employeeowned company, each employee receivesannual contributions (averaging 10% ofsalary) toward retirement above andbeyond the Shawmut 50% matching upto 8% of income currently offered.Another perk that Shawmut provideseach and every employee with is a newiPhone for his or her business and per-sonal use.

26. North Highland

North Highland is a global consultingfirm with a proven record of enablinggreat returns on its clients’ investments.North Highland’s high-caliber consult-ants offer deep experience and expertiseacross many diverse industries and serv-ice areas. Employees like the way thecompany fosters a feeling of communityand friendship among the office by host-ing community service events, happyhours and other events that bring peopletogether. The company also providescareer flexibility, empowering employeesto pursue certifications and projects thatare interesting to them. Employeesreport that respect for them as peoplefirst, employees second helps them enjoya great work-life balance.

27. Boingo Wireless, Inc.

Boingo Wireless, Inc. helps the worldstay connected. The company’s vast foot-print of Wi-Fi and cellular networks cov-ers more than a million locations andreaches over a billion consumers annual-ly – in places as varied as airports, stadi-ums, universities, and military bases. For

employees, the company offers a highlycollaborative work environment withfree food and unlimited vacations andemployee teambuilding activities at leastonce per month. Boingo provides a$5000 relocation allowance for those liv-ing outside of 30 miles from the office.The company also hosts a group walkingchallenge, paying up to $50 for a Fitbitor similar device for each employee andprizes for those who beat walking goals.

28. Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet is the leadingprovider of credit building and credibili-ty solutions for businesses. While itsideas are novel and the company isinnovative, its roots are steeped in tradi-tion, woven into the fiber of corporateAmerica and a credit reporting industrydating back to 1837. To this end, thecompany is entrepreneurial in spirit andpractice. The company celebrates bothfailure and success - and even have afailure wall where employees areencouraged to write their failed experi-ences. The company also offers anunlimited paid time off plan.

29. Insperity

Insperity, a trusted advisor to America’sbest businesses for more than 29 years,provides an array of human resourcesand business solutions designed to helpimprove business performance. The com-pany’s own performance is surelyenhanced in large part due to the way ittreats its employees. Insperity recognizesits employees’ outstanding accomplish-ments, both at work and in the commu-

nity, with monthly/quarterly/yearlyachievement awards. Each staff memberalso receives 12 hours of paid volunteertime per quarter to invest in the localcommunities. The company also offers agenerous annual incentive programbased on corporate, division and individ-ual goals.

30. Wedgewood

Wedgewood is a real estate investmentfirm that conducts purchase of distressedassets that are flipped and sold. Thecompany also has a division that pur-chases pools of non-performing loansand private money lending. Internalinvestments are available for the employ-ees within the company, enabling themto establish a sense of ownership. Thecompany also owns several vacationhomes that are available for employeesto use for free. Perhaps most important-ly, Wedgewood hosts employee andmanagement “town hall” meetings tobring everyone together and inform allof what is going on with the company.

31. Turner Construction Company

Turner is an international constructionservices company and is a leading builderin diverse and numerous market seg-ments. The company has earned recogni-tion for undertaking large, complex proj-ects, fostering innovation, embracingemerging technologies, and making a dif-ference for their clients, employees andcommunity. The company provides itsemployees with world-class health and






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32. Alliance Residential Company

Alliance is one of the largest private U.S.multifamily companies with officesthroughout the West, Southwest, South-Central, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic andNortheast. The company’s managershave a budget to host team buildingevents catered to their teams on a quar-terly basis. Example outings includebaseball games, the Phoenix OpenTournament, painting classes, boat days,NASCAR racing and guest speakers. Thecompany’s Alliance InStyle (wardrobeallowance program) provides careerapparel choices for associates from majorretailers. With both an allowance anddiscounts available, Alliance’s employeesare proud to wear their career appareland often wear it outside of work.

33. Getty Images

As a leading creator and distributor ofstill imagery, video, music and other pre-mium content, Getty Images’ goal is toinspire communicators, and give themthe tools they need to create inspiringnew works of their own. Beyond thedynamic, creative atmosphere, employ-ees enjoy in-office social games such asping-pong tournaments and miniaturegolf tournaments. The company “Bagelson Thursdays” policy and various othersnack days and free sodas and food help

to keep employees fueled and motivated.Another inherent perk at Getty is theinspirational work environment, with itscity views, imagery, colors, and comfort-able space.

34. Moneytree

Moneytree is a privately owned, familyrun business that offers retail financialservices including check cashing andconsumer and business loans. Moneytreealso offers prepaid debit, money orders,Western Union wire fund transfers andbill pay services. A leader in philanthrop-ic giving, Moneytree supports organiza-tions that benefit youth, families andfinancial literacy. Employees are alsoinspired by the company’s monthlybonus program based on customer serv-ice assessment scores. The company alsoprovides low cost medical, dental andvision coverage for full and part-timeemployees as well as a fully fundedretirement profit sharing plan.

35. CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largestcommercial real estate services andinvestment firm in terms of 2014 rev-enue. The Company has more than52,000 employees and serves real estateowners, investors and occupiers. One ofthe most impressive aspects about CBRE,however, is the way it provides itsemployees with such a rewarding envi-ronment. CBRE’s downtown Los Angelesheadquarters was the first CBRE office totransition to Workplace360, a free-address and paperless way of workingwhere no one has assigned seats. Thenew headquarters lends itself to morenetworking opportunities with col-leagues than ever before. In fact, 93% saythat they are able to more easily collabo-rate with others.


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1. The PENTA Building Group

This year’s overall best company to workfor in Los Angeles in the medium-sizedcategory is construction company thePENTA Building Group. The company isbuilding more demanding projects in avariety of market sectors every day –largely thanks to its successful recipe offocusing on clients’ expectations andrequirements while treating employeeswith respect and letting them know howmuch they are valued.

PENTA believes that its strength is itspeople. To this end, it offers a number ofrewarding incentives and appreciationprograms. For example, the companyprovides annual bonuses based on per-formance of the company to all employ-ees that ranges from 5-10% of theirannual salary. PENTA’s Spot Bonus pro-gram is available for Managers to recog-nize exceptional performance through-out the year by giving a personal thankyou card and $250 gift card to employ-ees. In a similar vein, PENTA’s AnnualEmployee Awards for Mentoring,Diversity Efforts, and CommunityService are presented to employees tothe tune of $1,000 per award and areissued at the end of the year. The annualholiday parties are also a big hit withPENTA employees and the company’sFlexible Hours policy is based on

lifestyle and enables employees to comein later to avoid traffic.

2. CallFire

CallFire, Inc. is a cloud-based telephonycompany, providing voice and text con-nectivity to over 100,000 businesses. Thecompany strives to provide a diverse lineof innovative, highly intuitive productsthat enable its users to get their messagesdelivered. The CallFire system is com-pletely cloud-based, which allows forusers to access the entire interface withease and convenience. The CallFire userinterface is built entirely in-house, fromthe ground up. CallFire developers arededicated to improving user experienceand are constantly enhancing the sys-tem’s performance based on customerfeedback.

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3. WONGDOODY

WONGDOODY is the most awardedindependent advertising agency on theWest Coast. Founded in 1993 withoffices in LA and Seattle, the companyprovides fully integrated capabilities fortraditional, digital and social-media com-munications. Clients include AlaskaAirlines, T-Mobile, Scion, and Amazon,among many others. Always an employ-ee-friendly organization, WONGDOODYcloses the office between Christmas andNew Year’s Day so that all employeeshave an extended holiday break for trav-el time, family time and relaxation. Theagency also offers paid volunteer time off(two days of paid VTO) to each employ-ee each year to focus their efforts on vol-unteer organizations that are importantto them. WONGDOODY even has paidsummer hours each year betweenMemorial Day and Labor Day, closingthe office at 1:00 on Fridays.

WONGDOODY has fantastic annualholiday parties and summer events. Thecompany’s dog-friendly offices are alsostocked with lots of free snacks anddrinks in the office at all times, includingbeer on tap. All full-time employees areeligible for an annual bonus, based firston overall company financial perform-ance. Key employees are also providedwith a generous additional bonus basedon top individual performance anddemonstration of company values.

4. ZestFinance, Inc.

ZestFinance was founded by a team ofsome of the world’s best data scientistsfrom Google who came together with amission – use Google-like math to revo-lutionize how credit decisions are madeto provide fair and transparent credit toeveryone. The team of self-described“crazy smart data geeks, mathematiciansand computer scientists” have reinvent-ed underwriting, enabling more accuratecredit decisions, increased credit avail-ability for borrowers and higher repay-ment rates for lenders. Employees aretreated extremely well, too. Staffersreceive unlimited vacation time, freemanicures, pedicures and massages onceper week, and even have their carswashed for free once per week in thecompany parking lot.

5. Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP

In 1953, Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP(VLS) began the journey to build a teamof exceptional accounting professionalswith rich experiences and dedication to awide variety of organizations throughoutCalifornia. Since then, the firm hasworked with hundreds of entities to pro-vide responsible and effective audit,accounting, tax and advisoryservices–helping clients ensure fiscalresponsibility and meet regulatory com-pliance. For those that work at VLS, thefirm offers generous flexibility withschedules, encouraging work/life balanceand annual team building events perdepartment to deepen connections

among coworkers. The firm also offerspaid time off for employees to volunteerat an organization of their choice.

6. Slickdeals

Slickdeals is the Web’s definitive dealsharing community and a leader in theemerging social commerce space. Withthe power of its millions of users whofind, share, and rate deals found fromacross the web, Slickdeals uncovers thebest deals online each and every daythrough the power of crowdsourcing.Culture fit is part of the hiring process atSlickdeals, where employees are genuine-ly smart and passionate about the busi-ness. Slickdeals employees receive com-prehensive health benefits and work at abeautiful, state of the art office withupright workstations and the latest tech-nology and equipment. The companyalso offers all of its staff members a gen-erous retirement matching program.

7. NSBN LLP

NSBN LLP is a full service CPA and busi-ness consulting firm that has been inpractice in Beverly Hills for over 60years. The firm currently ranks amongthe Top 200 CPA Firms nationwide, andthe Fastest Growing CPA Firms nation-wide. NSBN has 19 partners and totalstaff of 80. Employees appreciate thecasual dress policy during busy seasonsand holidays. The firm also closes earlyon selected holidays. Other perks includefree weekly massages, dinners providedfor all employees during both tax sea-sons and lunches at many meetings andparties with high end prizes (TVs, ipods,etc.) for tax and holiday seasons.

8. GlobalWide Media, Inc.

GlobalWide Media is a digital marketingcompany that specializes in connectingadvertisers with their targeted audiencethrough performance-based marketingand related services on a worldwidebasis. We provide online media servicesacross all digital media channels includ-ing display, mobile, video, email, searchand social utilizing the latest technologyto provide precise geo, behavioral, andlifestyle targeting. Employees enjoy anumber of perks, including VIP suites atbasketball games, kickball tournaments,terrific holiday parties, weekly catering ofmeals and regular seasonal activities.GlobalWide also offers each of itsemployees 401k match programs andgenerous employee discounts.

9. Wpromote, Inc.

Wpromote is an award-winning onlinemarketing firm headquartered in ElSegundo. Founded in 2001, Wpromotehas helped hundreds of clients fromFortune 500 companies to small startupsgrow their businesses online. The compa-ny maintains unmatched experience insearch marketing and a strong dedicationto its clients’ results. Wpromote alsoexcels in the way it treats its employees.The company provides an open environ-ment to share and grow ideas andencourages a fun, energetic culture thatmakes work feel less like work. There areeven masseuses for employees threetimes a week, Yoga classes, and “FineWine Friday,” a weekly office happy hourto celebrate with employees and clients.

10. Advanced Chemical Transport

Advanced Chemical Transport is anationally recognized employee ownedenvironmental management company

involved in all facets of hazardous wastemanagement. Employees appreciate theway management treats them withrespect and rewards them regularly forjobs well done. For example, employ-ment anniversary gifts are particularlygenerous and range from Rolex Watchesto $5000 in cash. Team parties and func-tions are also a big hit, as are the compa-ny’s breakfast parties and generousemployee referral program. AdvancedChemical Transport is a green companyas well, further reducing its footprintrecently by switching from paper to allelectronic invoicing, internal documentsand external.

11. True Partners Consulting LLC

True Partners Consulting is a nationallyfocused and independent tax and busi-ness advisory firm, delivering a compre-hensive range of customizable solutionsin the areas of general business, finance,and tax consulting throughout theUnited States. The firm’s seasoned teamof premier industry professionals is com-mitted to building a global practice ofintegrity and sophistication. TruePartners is a company that provides andencourages room for growth within thecorporation. The company’s meetingsand staff-only events are limited to dur-ing work hours to maintain a positivework/life balance and the office Wii andping-pong table are used every day atlunch and breaks.

12. OnPrem Solution Partners

OnPrem is a Southern California consult-ing and technology innovation startup.Founded in 2013 by four consultingindustry leaders, OnPrem works withsome of the most innovative companiesin the world including major studios,large broadcasters, and leading technolo-gy companies. The organization treats itsemployees like a family and the staffappreciates work events such the annualCabo and Vegas parties. The companyoffers a trust-based vacation and time offpolicy and team building exercises suchas mud runs and family picnics are alsobig hits. Most important to the employ-ees, however, is how the companyrepeatedly demonstrates that it cares foreach person working there.

13. Vincent Huang and Associates

Vincent Huang and Associates (VHA) isan authorized master agent to BoostMobile and serves more than 1,900 pre-paid wireless dealers nationwide. Thecompany’s award-winning service is driv-en by its people, a diverse group of ser-vant leaders with strong core values anda performance-driven attitude who arecommitted to growth and success.Employees are provided with an on-sitegym, lunch that is provided four daysper week, company sponsored communi-ty events where employees volunteertheir time. Perhaps most important tothe employees, however is VHA’s compa-nywide dedication to its strong core val-ues.

14. 180fusion, LLC

180Fusion helps companies increasesales, build brand awareness, generatequalified leads and expand market shareby taking full advantage of the Internet.It is the gold standard for Search EngineMarketing. It also sets a high standardwhen it comes to employee relations.Staffers enjoy chair massages, luxury carrentals and Helicopter rides, company

trips to Google Silicon Valley, vacationsto Ski resorts, Cabo, Palm Springs, andother five star resorts, as well as tickets tosporting events. The day after the SuperBowl is always a 180fusion company hol-iday as well!

15. Pango Group

Pango Group is comprised of a family ofcompanies that as a whole are the lead-ing California based settlement serviceexperts. Pango Group employees love thefact that they have a full on site gymthat is free to all employees – completewith a trainer who comes every Monday.The corporate office has a pool table inthe company common area, and a nicelystocked library. Breakfasts, lunches andother incentives are provided for compa-ny meetings. Plus, the company hostsmany annual family events such asBowling night, Octoberfest, the yearlysummer BBQ, and trips to Santa AnitaPark and Santa Monica Pier.

16. SADA Systems, Inc.

Founded in 2000, SADA Systems, Inc. isa privately held global leader in provid-ing cloud computing and strategic ITsolutions to organizations worldwide.SADA prides itself on continuous innova-tion, strong partnerships and exceptionalcustomer service. Its employees are treat-ed great too – with company happyhours, unlimited personal time off, pingpong tournaments, and free snacks andlunches, not to mention ongoing accessto the latest technologies from the com-pany’s leading partners. Employees alsoreport that they enjoy working at SADAfor the broad diversity of people thatwork there and their various knowledgebases and skill sets.

17. Beach Cities Health District

Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) isthe largest preventive health agency inthe nation, and has served the commu-nities of Hermosa Beach, ManhattanBeach, and Redondo Beach since 1955. Itoffers an extensive range of dynamichealth and wellness programs, withinnovative services and facilities to pro-mote health and prevent diseases inevery lifespan-from pre-natal and chil-dren to families and older adults.Practicing what it preaches to itspatients, BCHD genuinely promotes andsupports a healthy work-life balanceamong its employees, providing richtime-off benefits and a flexible workschedule. It also provides on-site gymmembership plus subsidies for personaltraining and discounts for other wellnessservices.

18. P2S ENGINGEERING, INC.

P2S is a consulting engineering and com-missioning firm committed to innova-tive designs, sustainable solutions andhigh-quality services for clients nation-wide. We view clients as partners wheremutual respect, trust and integrity leadto long-term relationships over multipleprojects. There are a number of specialemployee perks as well, including an on-site “Zen Room” complete with massagechair, a fitness/gym room with freeweights, an elliptical and benches, anannual summer picnic and softballgame, free healthy snacks that are avail-able daily, and the popular monthlycompany “meet & eats” events.






19. Windes

Founded in 1926, Windes offers a fullrange of capabilities; audit and assur-ance, business valuation, cost segrega-tion, employee benefit services, estateand trust planning, executive recruiting,human resources consulting, litigationsupport, merger/acquisition assistance,tax planning, consulting and compli-ance, and tax credit study services. Foremployees, Windes offers a uniqueassortment of events and activities, suchas Christmas cookies for veterans, RanchRoundup with line dancing and lassoing,California Cruisin’ Street Fair, Roaring20’s Casino Night, Come Fly With Us, anight at the Lyons Air Museum, and funthrowback parties.

20. Los Angeles Police Federal Credit

Union

At Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union(LAPFCU) the focus is to serve the finan-cial needs of the sworn and civilianemployees of Los Angeles law enforcementcommunity, their families and select law-enforcement-related groups. At LAPFCU,customers are not just another accountnumber, but a “partner in a proud tradi-tion.” Similarly, employees of LAPFCU aretreated as much more than numbersthemselves, with a “celebrate everything”culture that includes monthly themed“Breakfast Thursdays” a voluntary, on-sitedry cleaning service, fitness classes on-site,a wellness room, 6-week walking chal-lenges, an annual health & wellness fair,volunteer paid time off, and other perks.

21. Phelps

Phelps is an award-winning, integrat-ed marketing communications agencyand the West Coast’s largest inde-pendent marketing agency. Phelpsstrives to do great work for deservingclients by creating consistent emo-tional connections between brandsand people, built on shared interests,values and beliefs. The company’sunique culture means no layers ofsupervision, rules, departments orphysical offices - everyone is treatedequally. Everyone pitches in creative-ly, operationally and as colleaguesproviding honest and open feedback.Plus, the firm works only for clientswhose products make the world a bet-ter place, so employees know theirwork is worthwhile.

22. Hoffman Brown Company

Hoffman Brown Company is a full serv-ice agency established in 1961. Theyare a team of nearly 50 dedicated peo-ple providing companies and individu-als with the best possible insuranceprograms – offering commercial, per-sonal, life, long-term care, disabilityand group/individual medical insur-ance products. For the employees atHoffman Brown, the flex time policy isa huge asset, as it helps them to bal-ance work and personal life. They alsoenjoy the annual holiday parties –always featuring great food and enter-tainment at beautiful venues.Employees also receive an “absenteebonus” where employees are rewardedfinancially for good attendance.

23. Giroux Glass, Inc.

Giroux Glass, Inc. is an employee-ownedglass, glazing, and architectural metalscontracting company with 68 years ofservice in the industry. Giroux maintainsitself as a well-respected leader in thecontract glazing industry and has com-pleted countless notable projects in thecommercial, residential, service, andCAD sectors. The company provides itsemployees with an established opendoor policy that is both accommodatingand considerate of personal situations(such as flex time). Employees also likethe company’s Annual Profit Before Tax(PBT) goal that, when reached, earnseach partner a bonus incentive at theend of the year.

24. NorthStar Moving Corporation

Founded in 1994, Los Angeles-basedNorthStar Moving Company has rede-fined the moving industry as the first tooffer eco-luxury moving services, elevat-ing basic moving and storage services toa new unparalleled level of customerservice, customized care and environ-mental consciousness. NorthStaremployees benefit from the company’sflexible work schedules. The companyalso has an on-site gym that is availableto all employees and, in the spirit of thecompany’s family atmosphere; NorthStarhas regular company parties, birthdaycelebrations, potlucks and other eventswith family and friends included. Also,at NorthStar, management positions arealmost always made up of employeesthat have been promoted from withinthe organization.

25. New Horizons Computer Learning

Centers of Southern California

New Horizons Computer LearningCenters of Southern California offersbusiness-friendly delivery methods thatallow companies and individuals toreceive the highest quality technical,application and business skills trainingavailable. Annual employee appreciationevents, other company events at funlocations such as Del Mar Races andHollywood’s Magic Castle, easily accessi-ble upper management communication,Biggest Loser weight loss challenges, andpaid days off to volunteer for charitycauses are commonplace. The companyeven offers a Fitbit purchase programwhere New Horizons pays a percentageof the Fitbits.

26. Green Hasson Janks

Green Hasson Janks is a CPA firm work-ing with forward thinking, entrepre-neurial organizations and individualsin the areas of assurance, tax, participa-tions, royalty and consulting. The firmserves a variety of industries, with aspecialized focus in food and beverage,entertainment and non-profit sectors.Employees love that their firm offers noless than twelve paid firm holidays,including seven paid holidays and fivebonus days. The firm also offers a yogaclass in the office once a week duringbusy season. During “AppreciationWeek,” the firm provides cardsthroughout the office for everyone towrite personal thank you notes to letcoworkers know how much they areappreciated.




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27. engage:BDR

engage:BDR is a premium digital advertis-ing company offering cross-device displayand video solutions to advertisers andpublishers. The company’s integratedsolutions combine expert media buyingand optimization, cutting edge technolo-gy, and publisher-direct inventory to backinto client KPIs. Employees love the highpositive energy work environment andthe opportunities to devise, implementand execute their ideas, regardless of theirlevel in the organization. There are also alarge number of learning opportunitiesthrough training and on the job expo-sure, not to mention the added perk ofthe company’s pet friendly environmentand unlimited time off policy.

28. Krost, Baumgarten, Kniss & Guerrero

Established in 1939 in Pasadena, Krost,Baumgarten, Kniss & Guerrero is a full-service Certified Public Accounting andconsulting firm serving clients across vari-ous industries. The firm’s focus is recogniz-ing opportunities and creating value forclients by equipping them with the toolsto make better business and financial deci-sions for the future. The firm does a greatjob keeping its employees happy andactive, as well. Bowling, a softball league,poker tournaments, and other team build-ing activities are commonplace, as arequarterly company events such as holidayparties, a golf tournament, family days,and an “End of Tax Season” celebration.

29. Bolton & Company

Founded in 1931, Bolton & Companyemploys over 145 insurance profession-

als and places over $200 million inannual premiums on behalf of its clients,placing them among the largest one per-cent of all brokers in the United States.Employees are treated extremely well atBolton, as evidenced by the company’strips, such as last year’s to Hawaii for allemployees and spouses or guests. Thecompany also hosts summer family pic-nics each year at fun locations. Givingback to worthy causes is important tothe company as well and hosts a“Volunteer Day” each year to pay forstaffers to contribute time at a charity ornon-profit of each employee’s choice.

30. Los Angeles Federal Credit Union

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union is a fullservice credit union open to anyone liv-ing in most counties in SouthernCalifornia. It offers all types of financialaccounts including savings and check-ing, and low-rate loans for homes, cars,boats, motorcycles, credit cards, andlines of credit. Employees enjoy the out-standing benefits programs, the popularannual holiday party and annual compa-ny picnic, catered holiday breakfasts,quarterly food trucks to celebrate goalachievements, and a mini-gym on site tohelp staff members stay healthy. Bonuspayments are made every January andJuly if board authorized.

31. Cydcor

Cydcor is a leading provider of in-personsales teams throughout North Americathat serve Fortune 500 and emergingmarket clients in the business-to-busi-ness, residential, and retail channels.

Through Cydcor’s network of independ-ently owned sales offices across thecountry, they provide sales teams for adiverse client base in a wide range ofindustries. Employees love the office space. In November of lastyear, Cydcor moved into 40,000 sq. ft.new office facility – more than doublethe size of its old location. Workspacesinclude state-of-the art sit-stand desksand hip and modern open-conceptdesign with outdoor workspace.

32. Albert And Mackenzie

Albert and Mackenzie is a diligent anddynamic firm that exclusively practicesin California, representing employers,insurance carriers, and third partyadministrators in the defense ofWorkers’ Compensation Claims. Thepartners are known for constantly treat-ing staff to an array of cakes, cookies,bagels, and lunches, and the employeesalso appreciate the firm’s kindness andflexibility when it comes to allowingstaff members the opportunity to bringchildren to the office in case of emer-gencies at school or babysitter problems.The firm also always takes to time tohonor its employees with monthlybirthday and anniversary celebrations.

33. 1st Century Bank

1st Century Bank proudly serves compa-nies and individuals with a range ofquality products and services. The bankservices family-owned businesses andtheir owners, real estate investors andprofessionals, professional service firmssuch as law firms and their employees,

business management firms and theiremployees, medical practices and relatedservice firms, CPA firms, investmentmanagement firms and their employees,entertainment professionals and relatedservice firms and entrepreneurs. Thebank does a great job serving its ownemployees as well, with managementbeing closely involved and maintainingan open door policy.

34. Liner LLP

Liner LLP is a law firm with two officesin Los Angeles that serves individual,entrepreneurial and Fortune 100 clientsdomestically and internationally.Employees of the firm report that thereare a number of things they love aboutworking at Liner, including the regularcompany get-togethers in the lounge acouple times a month, with food anddrink, and the terrific holiday luncheonsand pumpkin carving contests. The firmprovides an enjoyable workplace atmos-phere as well, with casual dress Fridaysand a company ping-pong table on site.Plus, all employees are eligible for year-end bonuses which can run from$1,000-$25,000.

35. Guidance Solutions, Inc.

Guidance leads the industry in designingeCommerce solutions that increase salesconversion and promote brand andproduct loyalty. For over 15 years,Guidance has designed, built and hostedhighly customized online solutions forretailers. Not tied to a single technology



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or platform, Guidance has successfullydeployed solutions using a variety ofsoftware, platforms and technologies attheir core. Its development teams arecomprised of some of the most seasonedtechnologists, information architects,graphic and interface designers, technicalproject managers and business leaders inthe region. Flexible work schedules andthe option to work from home areamong the employee perks.

36. TravelStore

TravelStore is an employee-owned travelmanagement company. The company ismade up of over 150 professional travelexperts who specialize in providing per-sonalized service to each client in plan-ning their vacation or business travelneeds, and enhancing their experienceby being efficient, meaningful and mem-orable. Employees are very proud of thefact that their company is an ESOP and100% employee owned, and that thecompany gave the employees theirshares in the company. And, of course,there are terrific travel-related perks,opening the door to countless dreamvacations at significantly reduced rates.

37. Velocify

Recognized as one of the fastest growingcompanies in North America, Velocify is

a market-leading provider of cloud-basedsales automation solutions that drivemore effective and efficient salesprocesses and improved conversionrates. The company has helped morethan 1,500 companies in many indus-tries automate and improve their leadresponse and selling processes, becom-ing the platform of choice for organiza-tions focused on improving customeracquisition practices and business per-formance. The people that work atVelocify are a dynamic group that gen-uinely cares about the company andother members of the staff.

38. CPEhr

CPEhr is a Human ResourcesOutsourcing Firm. The company’s goalto is to provide its clients, through itshuman resources professionals, thedepth and expertise of a highly skilledand professional human resources infra-structure, while being careful to compli-ment the organizations philosophy andculture. Each member of the CPEhr teamis talented and multi-faceted. These teammembers love the fact that the compa-ny’s culture features a special vibe thatemployees and clients notice when theyfirst walk through the door. There’s alsoan opportunity to grow — employees areallowed to make mistakes, and areencouraged to learn from them and usethe examples to improve for the future.


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1. DataScience

DataScience – 2015’s Best SmallCompany to Work for in Los Angeles –works daily to deliver what businessteams need from their data-actionableinsights, as opposed to mere dashboardreports. With DataScience, customersplug raw data into proprietary technolo-gies and have actionable insights deliv-ered by an on-demand team of dataexperts. The DataScience solution can beapplied to any business team, from mar-keting to customer support, and can beleveraged across any industry, from e-commerce to CPG.

In the spirit of the company’s coreDNA, DataScience promotes personallearning among its employees so thateveryone that works at the company hasthe opportunity to learn and master newtechnologies. The company also providesa great work environment, featuring topof line tools, equipment, and technolo-gy, weekly tech talks to keep everyone upto date on the latest technologies andtechniques – and team bonding oververy creative and fun dart tournamentsat the end of each week where anyonecan be a winner. Also, every Tuesday andThursday, the whole company eats lunchtogether. Education is an important partof DataScience’s culture and team mem-bers often give presentations on passionprojects during these enthusiastic andsupportive team lunches.

2. Vaco Los Angeles, LLC

A perennial presence at or near the topof the list of the Best Small Companiesto Work for in Los Angeles, Vaco is anemployment consulting agency who’s

goal is to match the strongest account-ing, financial and information technolo-gy professionals with the unique projectsand permanent employment needs of itsclients. The company also aims to pro-vide its employees with an unparalleledwork/life balance with flexible workhours, part-time and full-time positionsand telecommuting opportunities.

The work/life balance actually servesas the foundation to Vaco’s corporateenvironment as well. The company hasa family friendly atmosphere at theoffice – encouraging the sharing of fam-ily birthday parties and many socialevents. In addition, perks such as regu-lar in-office massages, local employeegetaways and generous incentive andbonus programs add additional fuel forthe company’s particularly high morale.Vaco also offers a uniquely structuredbonus payout schedule for all sales &recruiting staff. Vaco hosts an annualcorporate retreat it calls “Vatopia” -where employees visit amazing loca-tions such as Aruba, Costa Rica,Montego Bay, Lake Tahoe, Panama, LasVegas, Beaver Creek, Colorado — andthis year the destination is Cancun.Vaco takes steps to maintain an opendoor policy within the company toshare ideas or to address concerns.

3. Epic Freight Solutions

Epic Freight Solutions (EFS) is a leadingfreight forwarder and technology compa-ny focused on innovation and inspira-tion. EFS focuses on three main differen-tials that make it unique in the freightmarket: (1) exceptional customer service,(2) its exceptional employees and (3)

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integrated solutions. Considered thefreight forwarder that is setting the stan-dard for service, quality, and innovation,EFS goes out of its way to make the com-pany a great place to work as well.

With its industry-leading bonus andcommission structure, yearly leadershipsummits and all employee kick off par-ties, the people that work at EFS havemuch to look forward to each year.Plus, every week ad month EFS namesrecipients of its Recognition Program(not to mention the company’s belovedweekly putting contests). The companyalso hosts a number of entertainingevents such as its annual day at thebeach, Rose Bowl Football Games andgolf tournaments. The company alsooffers an innovative operational bonusprogram where operations and financedepartment members are eligible for10% of the company’s net quarterlyprofit. For the sales team, there is alsoan escalating commission plan – anindustry-leading plan where sales repscan earn between 8% - 24% of grossprofit in addition to their salaries andexpenses.

4. Montage Insurance Solutions

Montage Insurance Solutions is a fullservice insurance brokerage and humanresources consulting firm. The compa-ny’s commitment as a trusted insuranceadvisor is to assist clients with theirinsurance needs including negotiations,implementation of plan designs, claimsand risk management. The firm hasestablished a policy of “mandatory funtime,” which includes company-wide

games, letting employees bring in theirkids, regular holiday parties andpotlucks, wellness activities like chairmassages and yoga and games at theoffice foosball table. The company alsocares about the health of its employeesand lets them know it, sponsoring a“Catch 21” wellness challenge.

5. Top Tier Consulting

Top Tier Consulting (also known as T2C)is a full service management and HITconsulting firm that provides strategy,operations and IT services. T2C servesproviders, health plans, and life sciencecompanies as well as healthcare technol-ogy and service organizations. One ofthe key perks that employees enjoy atT2C is the company’s suite at StaplesCenter for all performances and gamesthat are being held there. Staff areencouraged to invite clients to join themin the suite, and oftentimes there arestaff only gatherings, including food anddrink, along with the game or event.

6. IMCA Capital

IMCA Capital’s mission is to provide theAmerican business sector with fast,innovative, financing solutions to growits companies and exceed goals. Amongthe aspects of working at IMCA thatappeals to employees is the company’sremarkable team culture, with its spiritof working together and supporting oneanother. The company also stages anumber of fun and engaging social gath-erings outside of work, such as theSummer Beach Party, ThanksgivingPotlucks and Holiday Parties. Also most

popular are the company camping andhiking trips and a Biggest Loser andPedometer Team (with monetary awardsand certificates).

7. Team TAG

Team TAG is a sales and consulting firmrepresenting Fortune 500 companieswho hire Team TAG to create, imple-ment, and execute national customeracquisition campaigns bringing thoseclients hundreds of thousands new cus-tomers annually. Team TAG offers itsemployees an abundance of personaland professional growth. All employeeshave an opportunity to participate in avariety of different sports nights, teamnights and weight loss challenges. Thereare also international R&R trip opportu-nities as well as employee participationprograms as part of medical mission tripswith Operation Smile.

8. Centerfield Media

Centerfield delivers irreplaceable onlinecustomer acquisition programs throughits proprietary network of content richwebsites. The websites deliver premiumquality content in a comparison-orient-ed format, which allows the consumerto make an informed decision prior tomaking a purchase. The company alsostrives to make life in the Centerfieldfamily rewarding and offers a highlyrewarding profit-sharing bonus andcommission plan, unlimited personaltime off and monthly employee eventssuch as Dodger games, holiday Parties,barbeques and charitable events. Otherperks include a casual dress atmosphere

and the fact that the company shutsdown for the holidays.

9. StudyMode LLC

StudyMode is a platform for students tocreate, discover, and share study materi-als. StudyMode is a company thatbelieves that education should evolve asthe world evolves, so it is committed todeveloping cutting edge ed-tech tools tohelp students change the concept ofstudying from a chore to a life-changingskill. At 50 million users and 2 billionpage views per year across 10 interna-tional brands, the company is only get-ting started. Employees thrive in largepart due to a flat hierarchy and lack ofmicromanagement, complimented byStudyMode’s flexible work schedule withgenerous vacation policy.

10. Financial Finesse

The entire focus of Financial Finesse’sbusiness is to provide employers withcustomized financial wellness programsthat they can implement as an employeebenefit. It is all the company does, everyday, working with its clients to dramati-cally improve employees’ retirement pre-paredness, reduce employees’ financialstress, and manage key benefits changes.For Financial Finesse employees, the bal-ance between a corporate environmentcoupled with a startup feel makes for agreat working scenario. The companyhas maintained a flat organization withminimal hierarchy to truly maximizeopportunity for employee growth, and



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also provide a casual dress code with noformal work hours and liberal work-from-home policy.

11. Roze Room Hospice of the Valley

Roze Room Hospice is a premier hospiceorganization serving the needs of termi-nally ill patients and their familiesthroughout Los Angeles County andadjoining communities since 1997.Services are provided by a team of com-passionate and dedicated multi-disci-plined professionals, including physi-cians, nurses, home health aides, socialworkers, spiritual counselors, therapistsand volunteers. Hospice focuses on com-fort measures, rather than curative meas-ures, and provides services at any loca-tion the patient calls home. Eachemployee benefits from the rewardingexperience of helping to provide lovingcare and making patients’ end-of-lifeexperiences as comfortable as possible.

12. Signature Estate & Investment

Advisors

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors,LLC (SEIA) is a Registered InvestmentAdvisory firm offering wealth manage-ment services tailored to meet the uniqueneeds of affluent individuals, institutionsand corporations. SEIA specializes ininvestment management, financial plan-ning, investment consulting retirementplanning, legacy planning and philan-thropic management. Since 1997, SEIAhas fostered a collaborative work environ-ment where its associates work alongsidethe owners and management to make apositive impact on the firm, as well as theclients the company is so proud to serve.Even while growing over time to be oneof the largest independent RIA firms inthe country, SEIA’s uncompromising cul-ture of respect has never waivered.

13. TicketManager

Companies today invest millions of dol-lars annually on corporate tickets andsponsorships yet are unable to measurethe business impact of this investment.TicketManager gets tickets into the righthands, drives business that can be meas-ured, and is supported by superior cus-tomer service. It’s also a great place towork, where employees can be promotedand given a chance to grow from withinthe company. TicketManager also main-tains a fun work environment with regu-lar team outings such as happy hours,bowling, sponsored mud and obstacleraces, paid gym membership and golflessons and perks such as a regular Fridaybreakfast.

14. John Aaroe Group

Founded in 2009, John Aaroe Group is ahigh-end residential real estate brokeragewith seven offices and 400 agents.Employees have direct access to companyownership and leadership, and there is atrue open door policy. Also, food is deliv-ered to the offices at least once a weekand the company hosts great annual holi-day parties. There’s a nice reward structureas well. Specific employees have bonusesincluded in their negotiated employeecompensation packages, including quar-terly payments tied to performance. Also,

when an employee refers a candidate for astaff position, and that person is hired,they receive a $500 bonus.

15. PK4 Media, Inc.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, PK4Media is a cross-platform technologycompany. The company delivers andoptimizes highly targeted digital adver-tising across desktop, mobile and tabletdevices through its proprietary Demand-Side Platform (DSP), video syndicationplatform, and self-service programmaticinterface. Employees at PK4 enjoy thelarge, open office with pool table andchessboard, and appreciate the companywill pay for relevant industry training,education and networking events. Theteam trips, fully stocked pantry, cateredbreakfasts, flexible time off and Equinoxgym subsidy are among the other perks.

16. Murphy Research

Murphy Research is a full-service primarymarket research firm specializing in devel-oping research initiatives designed toanswer your most important and difficultbusiness questions. The firm maintains anenjoyable atmosphere for employees withmonthly happy hours and team lunchesand dinners as well as team buildingactivities and games at Dave and Busters.There’s even Call of Duty tournamentsand football and basketball pools andgreat holiday parties, including aHalloween costume contest and pumpkincarving contest. And Murphy Researchemployees never go hungry either, as thecompany offers daily free food!

17. Mansour Travel Company

Since 1981, Mansour Travel Companyhas enjoyed a unique position as one ofthe premier travel providers to the enter-tainment and business world. Located inBeverly Hills, California with affiliateoffices in London and Cannes, the com-pany has earned a deserved reputationfor excellence. Employees receive twice ayear bonuses - at fiscal year end and atChristmas. The company is also able tooffer its staff great travel benefits, includ-ing two free airline tickets annually toanywhere in the US, as well all expensespaid educational trips to explore UScities once or twice yearly.

18. PMBC Group

PMBC Group performs PR services fortech startups that work on a number offronts. While it gets clients in front ofconsumer outlets and key tech outlets, italso places the company CEOs andfounders in stories as thought leaders intheir industry. It treats its employees welltoo, with seasonal in-office parties for allholidays (including St. Patrick’s Day,Valentine’s Day, Christmas and more).Other perks abound. The fresh baked pas-tries in the mornings are offset by, but asequally well received as the free gymmemberships at Club 345 for all employ-ees. Also loved by the staff is the weeklyFriday “bring a puppy to work” day.

19. Kamus + Keller Interiors |

Architecture

Kamus + Keller Interiors | Architecturedelivers excellence in architecture andinterior design throughout SouthernCalifornia, across the nation, and around

the world. The company offers itsemployees a number of special perks,including summer hours, free snacks anddrinks, a great holiday party, paid timeoff to volunteer for good causes, a regu-lar company “walking team,” paid daysoff between Christmas and New Year’sDay, and flexible scheduling focusing onenhancing the work/life balance.Employees are also pleased to be eligiblefor bonuses twice per year, based oncompany growth and profitability.

20. Wiredrive

Wiredrive is an enterprise cloud applica-tion that enables teams to successfullyshare and collaborate on virtually anyrich media project without additionalsoftware - from video to audio to print,and a wide variety of document formats.It’s fast, secure, and easy to use - makingcollaboration with both internal andexternal teams easy and reliable. Speakingof teams, the Wiredrive employee team isa strong one, thanks in large part to thegreat atmosphere at the company. Thestaff enjoys everything from monthlybarbeques to regularly catered lunches tobeard-growing competitions.

21. Roaming Hunger

Roaming Hunger is a service that makesit easy to book the best food trucks forany event across the country. The com-pany is designed to help vendors con-nect to eaters and vice versa. Of course,the intimate relationship the companyhas with all the best food trucks makesfor some spectacular employee perks awell. Different food trucks are present tosample their wares at the office at leastonce a week. The company also featuresa lax dress code, is dog friendly, offersunlimited vacations and even providesimprov classes for its employees.

22. Infrastructure Factor Consulting, Inc.

Infrastructure Factor Consulting, Inc.(iFactor) is a small, dynamic, certifiedwomen-owned business focused on con-sulting, engineering and design services.The company specializes in deliveringtechnically challenging critical infra-structure projects such as hospitals,medical office buildings, airports, datacenters, critical facilities, sustainable andenergy market. What truly makes thecompany great, however, is the team —comprised of key leaders in the industry,serving a variety of our vertical markets.In an industry where life depends, some-times literally, on the availability of thesystems iFactor designs and implements,this is a group of employees that under-stands and is proud of the level ofresponsibility that is placed at their feet.

23. Citadel Environmental Services, Inc.

Founded in 1993 to help property own-ers/operators and employers respond to arising tide of legislation and litigation;Citadel Environmental Services, Inc. pro-vides comprehensive Environmental,Health, Safety, and Sustainability consult-ing solutions to meet the needs of boththe public and private sectors. Anemployee owned organization, the com-pany’s team of experts integrates a thor-ough knowledge of the built environmentwith the fields of Architecture, IndustrialHygiene, Safety, Construction, Geology,

Sustainability, and EnvironmentalSciences. Employees also love the compa-ny’s stellar annual summer family bashesand winter holiday parties.

24. MomentFeed

The MomentFeed platform connectsnational brands with local consumers inthe communities they serve. Its employ-ees love that the company has a fun andrelaxed office environment with games,couches, beanbags and snacks.MomentFeed also allows its employees tobring their dogs into the office and hascatered lunches every Thursday. Focusedon healthy bodies and minds, the com-pany also hosts a book club as well as aworkout group that does exercises andyoga in the park twice a week. Also,every employee has their own incen-tive/bonus program based on the goalsof the department.

25. Plaza Travel

Plaza Travel, providing optimum travelmanagement services, is designed tohandle all its clients’ travel needs as it isa combination of the two most impor-tant ingredients in providing travelarrangements - service and size.Employees report that they love that thecompany is always ready to supportthem, “no matter what.” As a company,the staff is treated to a Dodger game out-ing each summer and also benefit fromthe way upper company leadershipinspires them, teaches them and allowsthem to grow. Employees also like thegenerous incentive programs based onrevenue generated on an individualbasis, and a team basis.

26. CNM LLP

CNM LLP is an accounting and consult-ing services firm specializing in account-ing services such as accounting and trans-action advisory, SOX, internal audit, ITadvisory, and tax consulting for Fortune500 to middle market companies. CNMoffers its team members the opportunityto work on projects ranging from advisingand collaborating with high growth com-panies in their initial public offering (IPO)process, to partnering on project teams toassist with SOX compliance and internalaudit projects for some of the largestentertainment and public companies inLos Angeles. That the firm provides ahotel room for employees the night of itsholiday party is a nice perk too!

27. Konnect Public Relations

Konnect PR is an award-winning publicrelations agency made up of talented,intelligent and enthusiastic team mem-bers. The firm gets good PR from itsemployees for the way they are treatedon a daily basis. Perks include monthlyin-office chair massages, a fully stockedkitchen with coffee, nespresso andhealthy snacks, and free yoga, privatetrainer and spin classes. Konnect evenprovides its employees with off-thebooks personal time off and generoussummer incentive programs. Konnectalso awards a weekend getaway packageas a bonus (eligible for all employees) —featuring all expense paid, 3-day week-end getaways where Konnect covers theemployees’ hotel, gas, spending moneyand bonus vacation day.





The Best Places to Work in L.A. 2015LARGE COMPANIES (250 or more employees)

Rank Name Local

Headquarters

Address

Corporate Web site Company overview Total

number of

employees

in California,

full and

part time*

Average annual

salary for exempt

employees

(including partners

if salaried)

Average

annual

salary for

non-exempt

employees

Top executive

title

1 HKS Architects, Inc. 10880 WilshireBoulevard, Suite 1850Los Angeles, CA 90024

www.hksinc.com Architecture 52 Not provided Not provided Scott Hunter,Principal &Pacific RegionDirector

2 Alston & Bird 333 S. Hope Street, 16th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90071

www.alston.com Legal 141 $280,704 $65,647 ThomasWingard, Partnerin Charge

3 NetApp 2141 Rosecrans Avenue,#7000El Segundo, CA 90245

www.netapp.com Manufacturing 39 Not provided Not provided Tre Mendez,Sales DistrictManager

4 PCL ConstructionServices, Inc.

500 N. Brand Boulevard,Suite 1500Glendale, CA 91203

www.pcl.com Construction 132 $96,807 $54,712 Jack Sample,District Manager

5 Roth StaffingCompanies

450 N. State CollegeBoulevardOrange, CA 92868

www.rothstaffing.com Staffing 65 $73,000 $45,000 Rob Parker,Regional VicePresident

6 Pariveda Solutions 222 N. SepulvedaBoulevard, Suite 2120El Segundo, CA 90245

www.parivedasolutions.com

Technology 17 $120,143 $55,839 Liem Vu, OfficeManaging VicePresident

7 Point B Inc. 6080 Center Drive, Suite600Los Angeles, CA 90045

www.pointb.com Consulting 49 $161,000 $79,684 Steve King,Practice Director

8 EMC Corporation 2101 Rosecrans Avenue,Suite 3200El Segundo, CA 90245

www.emc.com Technology 108 Not provided Not provided John Cummings,Area VicePresident

9 Moss Adams 10960 Wilshire BlvdSuite 1100Los Angeles, CA 90024

www.mossadams.com Accounting 161 Not provided Not provided Todd Van derWel, Los AngelesOffice ManagingPartner

10 CBIZ MHM, LLC 10474 Santa MonicaBoulevard, #200Los Angeles, CA 90025

www.cbiz.com Financial Services - Other 79 $120,174 $52,873 Mark Luttrell,SeniorManagingDirector

11 Partners Trust RealEstate Brokerage andAcquisitions

9378 Wilshire Boulevard,Suite 200Beverly Hills, CA 90212

www.thepartnerstrust.com Real Estate 265 Not provided Not provided Nick Segal,President

12 Horizon Media 1888 Century Park EastLos Angeles, CA 90067

www.horizonmedia.com Media 138 $104,000 $40,000 Serena, Duff,EVP, GeneralManager

13 Perkins Coie LLP 1888 Century Park E#1700Los Angeles, CA 90067

www.perkinscoie.com Legal 98 $267,680 $75,992 Ronald McIntire,Office ManagingPartner

14 First American TitleInsurance Company

1 First American WaySanta Ana, CA 92707

www.firstam.com Financial Services - Other 196 $94,245 $60,479 Nori Strong, VP,DivisionOperations

15 Protiviti 2884 Sand Hill RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025

www.Protiviti.com Consulting 105 Not provided Not provided ThomasMcClune,RegionalManagingDirector

16 Keenan 2355 CrenshawBoulevard #200Torrance, CA 90501

www.keenan.com Insurance -All lines 375 $103,500 $45,000 Sean Smith,President & CEO

17 Bernards 555 First StreetSan Fernando, CA 91340

www.bernards.com Construction 255 $110,500 $51,400 DouglasBernards, CEO

18 Ryan 601 S. Figueroa Street,Suite 1370Los Angeles, CA 90017

ryan.com Corporate Tax Advisory Services 55 $100,250 $52,630 Ricjh Carlson,Team Principal-SUT

19 Edmunds.com 1620 26th Street Suite400 SouthSanta Monica, CA 90404

www.edmunds.com Technology 441 $125,864 $57,519 Avi Steinlauf,CEO

20 Logix Federal CreditUnion

2340 Hollywood WayLos Angeles, CA 91510

www.lfcu.com Credit Union 524 $80,000 $47,800 Dave Styler,President & CEO

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come to work. Identifying and recognizing these outstanding

workplaces is a joint effort of The LA Business Journal and

Best Companies Group.

The Best Places to Work in Los Angeles program was open

to all publicly or privately held companies with at least 15

employees working in LA County. The workplace assessment

and survey process was managed by Best Companies Group

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ture. Part two of the assessment (one-quarter of each compa-

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used to collect information about each company’s benefits, poli-

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LARGE COMPANIES (250 or more employees)

Rank Name Local

Headquarters

Address


number of

employees

in California,

full and

part time*

Average annual

salary for exempt

employees

(including partners

if salaried)

Average

annual

salary for

non-exempt

employees

Top executive

title

21 Cornerstone OnDemand 1601 CloverfieldBoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90404

www.cornerstoneonde-mand.com

Technology & Talent Management 568 Not provided Not provided Adam Miller,President & CEO

22 Slalom Consulting 1500 Rosecrans Ave.Suite 410Manhattan Beach, CA90266

www.slalom.com Consulting 108 $134,000 Not provided Chris Lord,GeneralManager

23 JLL 515 South Flower Street,13th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90071

www.jll.com Commercial Real Estate 547 $87,291 $54,862 Peter Belisle,SouthwestMarket Director

24 BlackLine 21300 Victory BoulevardWoodland Hills, CA91367

www.blackline.com Technology 203 $105,500 $58,500 Therese Tucker,CEO

25 Shawmut Design andConstruction

5670 Wilshire Blvd.,#400Los Angeles, CA 90036

www.shawmut.com Construction 34 $110,429 $53,626 Vincent Spataro,Director -SouthernCalifornia

26 North Highland 523 West 6th StLos Angeles, CA 90014

www.northhighland.com Consulting 61 $125,107 $48,338 Bob Lamont,President

27 Boingo Wireless 10960 WilshireBoulevard, Suite 800Los Angeles, CA 90024-3711

http://www.boingo.com/ Telecommunications 178 $119,445 $51,853 David Hagan,CEO & Chairmanof the board

28 Dun & Bradstreet 22761 Pacific CoastHighwayMalibu, CA 90265

www.dandb.com Financial Services - Other 141 $95,000 $35,000 Jeff Stibel,Chairman & CEO

29 Insperity 19001 Crescent SpringsDriveHouston, TX 77339

www.insperity.com HR and Business PerformanceSolutions

150 Not provided Not provided Tom Gearty,Regional VicePresident

30 Wedgewood 2015 Manhattan BeachBlvdRedondo Beach, CA90278

www.wedgewood-inc.com Real Estate Investment Company 135 $62,000 $41,000 Greg Geiser,CEO

31 Turner ConstructionCompany

1900 S. State CollegeBlvd, Suite 200Anaheim, CA 92806

www.turnerconstruction.com

Construction 234 $123,181 $64,098 Kevin Dow, VicePresident &GeneralManager

32 Alliance ResidentialCompany

5959 Topanga CanyonBoulevard, Suite 320Woodland Hills, CA91367

www.allresco.com Real Estate 117 $85,201 $17.03/hr Tonya Decker,Regional VicePresidentOperations

33 Getty Images 6300 Wilshire Boulevard16th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90048

www.gettyimages.com Digital Media 88 $88,812 $54,789 RoxanneMotamedi,Global VP,Entertainment

34 Moneytree 6720 Fort Dent WaySeattle, WA 98188

www.moneytreeinc.com Financial Services - Other 31 Not provided Not provided Sandra Delgado,District Manager

35 CBRE Group, Inc. 3501 Jamboree Road,Suite 100Newport Beach, CA92660

www.cbre.com Commercial Real Estate Services 1022 Not provided Not provided Lewis C. Horne,SeniorManagingDirector



MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES (50 to 249 employees)

Rank Name Local

Headquarters

Address


number of

employees

in California,

full and

part time*

Average annual

salary for exempt

employees

(including partners

if salaried)

Average

annual

salary for

non-exempt

employees

Top executive

title


1 The PENTA BuildingGroup

550 S. Hope StreetLos Angeles, CA 90071

www.pentabldggroup.com Construction 18 $94,000 $45,000 Jeff Janakus,Director ofSouthernCalifornia

2 CallFire 1410 2nd Street, Suite200Santa Monica, CA 90401

www.callfire.com Telecommunications 59 $134,093 $54,606 Ron Burr, CEO

3 WONGDOODY 8500 Stellar Drive, Suite 5Culver City, CA 90232

www.wongdoody.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

29 $110,700 $40,750 Ben Wiener, CEO

4 ZestFinance, Inc. 6636 HollywoodBoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90028

www.zestfinance.com Technology 68 $144,000 Not provided Douglas Merrill,Founder & CEO

5 Vicenti, Lloyd &Stutzman LLP

2210 E. Route 66Glendora, CA 91740

www.vlsllp.com Accounting 72 $81,994 $54,992 LindaSaddlemire,ManagingPartner & CEO

6 Slickdeals 6255 W. SunsetBoulevard Suite 1110Los Angeles, CA 90028

www.slickdeals.net Technology 26 $108,625 $23,400 Josh Meyers,CEO

7 NSBN LLP 9454 Wilshire Boulevard,4th FloorBeverly Hills, CA 90212

www.nsbn.com Accounting 78 $120,250 $62,050 Kenneth A.Miles, ManagingPartner

8 GlobalWide Media, Inc. 2945 Townsgate Road -Suite 350Westlake Village, CA91361

www.globalwidemedia.com Online Marketing 57 $96,700 $35,500 Farshad Fardad,CEO

9 Wpromote, Inc. 1700 East Walnut Ave5th FloorEl Segundo, CA 90245

www.wpromote.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

146 $58,700 $27,000 MichaelMothner, CEO

10 Advanced ChemicalTransport

13722 Carmenita RoadSanta Fe Springs, CA90670

www.advancedchemical.net

Environmental Services 17 $42,000 $28,000 PasqualePaduano, V.P. ofOperations

11 True PartnersConsulting LLC

633 W. 5th Street, Suite6200Los Angeles, CA 90071

www.tpctax.com Accounting 25 $136,503 $72,249 CathleenBucholtz,ManagingDirector &National PracticeLeader-UnclaimedProperty

12 OnPrem SolutionPartners

1601 N. SepulvedaBoulevard #367Manhattan Beach, CA90266

www.onprem.com Consulting 48 $104,000 Not provided Frank Leal, JonChristian,ChristophePonsart, C&iceLu

13 Vincent Huang andAssociates

1550 Valley Vista DriveDiamond Bar, CA 91765

www.vhacorp.com Prepaid wireless Industry 50 $56,000 $34,000 Vincent Huang,President

14 180fusion, LLC 11620 Wilshire Blvd, 6thFloorLos Angeles, CA 90025

www.180fusion.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

43 $45,500 $24,800 Scott Cohen,CEO

15 Pango Group 6100 San Fernando Rd.Glendale, CA 91201

www.pangogroup.com Real Estate 154 $81,450 $41,650 Scott Akerley,CEO

16 SADA Systems, Inc. 5250 Lankershim Blvd#620North Hollywood, CA91601

www.sadasystems.com Technology 112 $98,000 $45,000 Tony Safoian,President, CEO

17 Beach Cities HealthDistrict

1200 Del Amo StreetRedondo Beach, CA90277

www.bchd.org Public agency- health district 67 $71,000 $21,000 Susan Burden,Susan Burden

18 P2S ENGINGEERING,INC.

5000 East Spring Street,8th FloorLong Beach, CA 90815

www.p2seng.com Engineering 104 $101,860 $61,172 Kevin Peterson,President & CEO

19 Windes 111 W. Ocean Boulevard,22nd FloorLong Beach, CA 92647

www.windes.com Accounting 101 $153,679 $63,910 John L. Di Carlo,ManagingPartner &President

20 Los Angeles PoliceFederal Credit Union

16150 Sherman WayVan Nuys, CA 91410-0188

www.lapfcu.org Credit Union 155 $159,000 $49,000 G. MichaelPadgett,President & CEO

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MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES (50 to 249 employees)

Rank Name Local

Headquarters

Address


number of

employees

in California,

full and

part time*

Average annual

salary for exempt

employees

(including partners

if salaried)

Average

annual

salary for

non-exempt

employees

Top executive

title

21 Phelps 901 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401

www.phelpsagency.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

94 Not provided Not provided Joe Phelps, CEO

22 Hoffman BrownCompany

5000 Van NuysBoulevard, 6th FlSherman Oaks, CA91403

www.hoffmanbrown.com Insurance (non-healthcare) 52 Not provided Not provided Steven M.Brown, President& CEO

23 Giroux Glass, Inc. 850 W. Washington Blvd,Suite 200Los Angeles, CA 90015

www.girouxglass.com Construction 94 $95,857 $48,513 NatalineLomedico, CEO& President

24 NorthStar MovingCorporation

9120 Mason Ave.Chatsworth, CA 91311

www.northstarmoving.com Moving and Storage 106 $15,000 $36,000 AbrahamKatalan,President & CEO

25 New Horizons ComputerLearning Centers ofSouthern California

333 North GlenoaksBoulevard, Suite 400Burbank, CA 91502

www.nhsocal.com Education 40 $50,000 $30,000 Brian Corrigan,Sales Manager

26 Green Hasson Janks 10990 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90024

http://www.greenhasson-janks.com/home/

Accounting 112 $103,492 $51,081 Leon Janks,ManagingPartner

27 Engage:BDR 9000 W SunsetBoulevard, Suite 500West Hollywood, CA90069

www.engagebdr.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

59 Not provided Not provided Ted Dhanik, CEO

28 Krost, Baumgarten,Kniss &Guerrero/KBKG, Inc.

790 E Colorado BlvdSuite 600Pasadena, CA 91101

www.krostcpas.com Accounting 73 $239,062 $56,599 Gregory Kniss,ManagingPartner

29 Bolton & Company PO Box 6030Pasadena, CA 91102

www.boltonco.com Insurance (non-healthcare) 144 $135,862 $57,525 SteveBrockmeyer,President & CEO

30 Los Angeles FederalCredit Union

PO Box 53032Los Angeles, CA 90053-0032

www.lafcu.org Credit Union 146 $109,357 $45,284 John T Dea,President, ChiefExecutive Officer

31 Cydcor 29899 Agoura Road#100Agoura Hills, CA 91301

www.cydcor.com Outsourced Sales 117 $102,647 $46,859 Gary Polson,Chief ExecutiveOfficer

32 Albert and Mackenzie 28348 Roadside Drive,Suite 105Agoura Hills, CA 91301

www.albmac.com Legal 38 $122,656 $36,500 Peter N.MacKenzie, VicePresident &Partner

33 1st Century Bank 1875 Century Park East,Suite 1400Los Angeles, CA 90067

www.1cbank.com Banking 72 $118,740 $47,385 Jason P.DiNapoli,President & CEO

34 Liner LLP 1100 Glendon Ave., 14thFloorLos Angeles, CA 90024

linerlaw.com Legal 112 $175,000 $65,000 Cody Cluff, CFO

35 Guidance Solutions, Inc. 4134 Del Rey AveMarina del Rey, CA90292

www.guidance.com Technology 50 $125,460 $30,506 Jason, Meugniot,CEO

36 TravelStore 24 Malaga Cove PlazaPalos Verdes Estates, CA90274

www.travelstore.com Travel management 62 $100,840 $43,696 Wido, Schaefer,Chairman & CEO

37 Velocify 222 N. SepulvedaEl Segundo, CA 90245

www.velocify.com Technology 160 $118,000 $26.83/hour

NicholasHedges,President & CEO

38 CPEhr 9000 Sunset Boulevard,Suite 900West Hollywood, CA90069

www.cpehr.com Human Resources Outsourcing 104 $105,142 $51,671 Harold Walt,CEO



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1 DataScience 200 Corporate PointeCulver City, CA 90230

www.datascience.com Technology 17 $140,000 $60,000 Ian Swanson,Founder & CEO

2 Vaco Los Angeles, LLC 6701 Center Drive W.,Suite 960Los Angeles, CA 90045

www.vaco.com/los-angeles Staffing 25 $75,000 $45,000 Frances Moreno,ManagingPartner

3 Epic Freight Solutions 15901 HawthorneBoulevardLawndale, CA 90260

https://www.epicfs.com/ Transportation 19 $63,352 $24,000 John Moran,CEO & DreamManager

4 Montage InsuranceSolutions

22110 Clarendon Street,Suite 201Woodland Hills, CA91367

www.montageinsurance.com

Insurance (non-healthcare) 16 $102,050 $50,000 DanoneSimpson,President & CEO

5 Top Tier Consulting PO Box 2126Thousand Oaks, CA91360

www.t2c.com Consulting 26 $135,000 $42,000 Brad Armstrong,Principal

6 IMCA Capital 11620 WilshireBoulevard Suite 600Los Angeles, CA 90025

www.imcacapital.com Financial Services - Other 33 Not provided $88,000 Blake Johnson,Chairman

7 Team TAG 5601 W. Slauson Ave#296Culver City, CA 90230

www.teamTAGgroup.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

45 $150,000 $70,000 Jaime Hepp,President

8 Centerfield Media 855 N. Douglas StEl Segundo, CA 90245

www.centerfield.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

39 Not provided Not provided Brett, Cravatt,Co-President

SMALL COMPANIES (15 to 49 employees)

Rank Name Local

Headquarters

Address


number of

employees

in California,

full and

part time*

Average annual

salary for exempt

employees

(including partners

if salaried)

Average

annual

salary for

non-exempt

employees

Top executive

title

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Congratulations Roth Staffing CompaniesWe are honored to be recognized for theaward-winning culture we’ve built at Roth Staffi ng.

Simply put … it’s about making life better for the people we serve.

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SMALL COMPANIES (15 to 49 employees)

Rank Name Local

Headquarters

Address


number of

employees

in California,

full and

part time*

Average annual

salary for exempt

employees

(including partners

if salaried)

Average

annual

salary for

non-exempt

employees

Top executive

title

9 StudyMode LLC 1680 Vine StreetHollywood, CA 90028

www.studymode.com Education 30 $120,857 Not provided Blaine Vess, CEO

10 Financial Finesse 221 CA StreetEl Segundo, CA 90245

www.financialfinesse.com Workplace Financial Education 27 $75,000 Not provided Liz Davidson,Founder & CEO

11 Roze Room Hospice ofthe Valley

5455 Wilshire Boulevard,Suite 810Los Angeles, CA 90036

www.rozeroomhospice-ofthevalley.org

Healthcare - Provider 48 $120,000 $67,000 Lena Beker, CEO

12 Signature Estate &Investment Advisors

2121 Avenue of theStars #1600Los Angeles, CA 90067

www.seia.com Financial Services - Other 40 $125,000 $65,000 Brian Holmes,President & CEO

13 TicketManager 26635 Agoura Road,Suite 200Calabasas, CA 91302

www.ticketmanager.com Technology 24 $96,507 Not provided Anthony Knopp,CEO

14 John Aaroe Group 150 South Rodeo, Suite150Beverly Hills, CA 90212

www.aaroe.com Real Estate 31 $138,000 $42,000 John Aaroe,Founder & CEO

15 PK4 Media, Inc. 1600 East Franklin Ave.,Suite CEl Segundo, CA 90245

www.pk4media.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

26 $87,000 $37,000 Tom Alexander,CEO

16 Murphy Research 12100 WilshireBoulevard #1820Los Angeles, CA 90025

www.murphyresearch.com Consulting 26 $125,000 $40,000 Chuck Murphy,President

17 Mansour TravelCompany

345 N Maple Drive, Suite210Beverly Hills, CA 90210

www.mansourtravel.com Travel Management Company 16 $108,000 $63,000 Kay Mansour,President & CEO

18 PMBC Group 34 N Maple Drive Suite105Los Angeles, CA 90210

www.pmbcgroup.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

15 $60,000 Not provided Ola Danilina,CEO & Founder

19 Kamus + Keller Interiors| Architecture

31416 Agoura Road,Suite 118Westlake Village, CA91361

www.kkaia.com Architecture 38 $81,000 $50,000 David Keller,President, CEO

20 Wiredrive 4216 3/4 GlencoeAvenueMarina Del Rey, CA90292

www.wiredrive.com Technology 41 $85,000 Not provided Taylor Tyng, CEO

21 Roaming Hunger 8228 W. Sunset Blvd,Suite BWest Hollywood, CA90046

www.roaminghunger.com Catering/Food Trucks 26 $44,777 Not provided Ross Resnick,CEO

22 Infrastructure FactorConsulting, Inc.

2361 Rosecrans Avenue,Suite 368El Segundo, CA 90245

www.ifactor.com Engineering 31 $58,794 $20,800 Patrick Kenny,Principal &Owner

23 Citadel EnvironmentalServices, Inc.

1725 Victory BoulevardGlendale, CA 91201

www.citadelenvironmen-tal.com

Environmental Engineering andConsulting

36 Not provided Not provided Loren Witkin,Principal

24 MomentFeed 2644 30th Street Suite101Santa Monica, CA 90405

www.momentfeed.com Technology 42 Not provided Not provided Robert Blatt,CEO

25 Plaza Travel 16530 VenturaBoulevard Suite 106Encino, CA 91436

www.plazatravel.com Travel 45 Not provided Not provided Steve Orens,President

26 CNM LLP 21051 Warner CenterLane Suite 140Woodland Hills, CA91367

www.cnmllp.com Accounting 46 $101,000 $41,600 NathanMatthews,ManagingPartner

27 Konnect PublicRelations

888 S. Figueroa Street,Suite 1000Los Angeles, CA 90017

www.konnect-pr.com Advertising/PublicRelations/Marketing

21 $54,000 $30,000 Sabina Gault,CEO


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